Tag: funding

Countdown for PM’s science prize nominations

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Time is running out to nominate the work of Australia’s top innovators, scientists and educators for the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science, which closes in less than a month....

Industry Growth Program appoints familiar new advisers

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The federal government has appointed the first 17 advisers for its new Industry Growth Program, many of which delivered similar services under the Coalition’s Entrepreneurs Programme. Of the 17...

Deep tech scale-ups thirsty for follow-on funding: Brian Schmidt

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Outgoing Australian National University vice-chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt has reflected positively on the growing support for research commercialisation at the institution after his eight-year tenure but believes there is...

WA seeks metrics on the state’s innovation policy impact

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A year on from the launch of Western Australia’s innovation strategy, Innovation and Digital Economy minister Stephen Dawson says work is underway on measuring its impact on the economy...

WA scaleups find ways to stay local while growing overseas

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Despite the relatively small size of Western Australia’s tech market, many locally founded startups are choosing to scale their businesses from the state, as the local innovation ecosystem continues...

Foreign companies with Aust operations will be eligible for NRF

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Foreign companies will be eligible for investments, loans and guarantees through the National Reconstruction Fund, Industry and Science minister Ed Husic has confirmed, following last week’s launch of the...

Tritium shuts Brisbane factory for US manufacturing pivot

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Australian EV charging station maker Tritium will shut its Brisbane factory in favour of consolidating its manufacturing operations in the United States, as the firm chases profitability in 2024....